Your family may have suffered a recent loss due to a wrongful death incident. If so, we are very sorry this has happened to your family and we extend our heartfelt condolences. We know that this kind of loss is immeasurable. We also understand that while you are mourning the loss, your family may be struggling financially right now.
Our Jericho personal injury lawyers at Friedman & Simon Injury Lawyers L.L.P. are ready to take on the mission of recovering your financial damages through a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. In addition to meeting financial needs, clients have told us that such legal action gave their family a sense of closure.
We hope that by taking decisive legal action on your behalf we can help your family find peace of mind and healing after the tragedy of your loss. During a complimentary consultation, we'll tell you more about working with a Jericho wrongful death lawyer from our firm.
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- What Kinds of Cases do Wrongful Death Lawyers Handle?
- Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Jericho, NY, are Dedicated to Compassionate and Personalized Care
- How Will a Wrongful Death Lawyer Resolve My Wrongful Death Case?
- How do Wrongful Death Lawyers Prove a Wrongful Death Case?
- What Damages Can I Demand in a Jericho Wrongful Death Case?
- How Much does it Cost to Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer?
- What if the Deceased was Partially at Fault?
- How Long do I have to Sue for a Jericho Wrongful Death Case?
- Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. for Help from a Jericho Wrongful Death Lawyer
What Kinds of Cases do Wrongful Death Lawyers Handle?
If you lost a loved one in any kind of accident, you should consider putting your case in the hands of a wrongful death lawyer from our firm. Our experienced and dedicated personal injury attorneys represent clients who have been victims in any one of a variety of accident injury case-types, including:- Jericho car accident lawyers – If your loved one lost their life in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
- Jericho bicycle accident lawyers – Cyclists are vulnerable on the road, and if a driver ignored bike lane signs or drove recklessly, leading to a fatal accident, we will seek justice.
- Jericho pedestrian accident lawyers – Pedestrians struck by vehicles, including buses at intersections, often suffer fatal injuries. If your loved one was a victim, we will fight for the compensation your family deserves.
- Jericho slip and fall lawyers – Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. If your loved one suffered a fatal slip and fall or another accident due to negligence, we will hold the responsible party accountable.
- Jericho construction accident lawyers – Construction sites can be dangerous, especially when safety protocols are ignored. If your loved one was fatally injured in a fall or other site-related incident, we can pursue compensation on your behalf.
- Jericho nursing home abuse lawyer – Nursing homes must provide proper care for residents. If a loved one died due to extreme negligence or abuse by caretakers, we will fight for justice on their behalf.
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Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Jericho, NY, are Dedicated to Compassionate and Personalized Care
At our firm, our Jericho wrongful death lawyers work with a dedicated team of legal professionals, so that our firm's more than 30 years of experience and success benefit you. Our firm has recovered over hundreds of millions for our clients and we will work tirelessly to win the best possible recovery for you as well. As a result of our firm's thirty years of dedication to excellence, our lawyers have received numerous acknowledgments and awards, including:- An Avvo Rating of 10: Superb (the highest possible rating)
- The Avvo Clients' Choice Award
- The National Trial Lawyers: New York Top 100 Award
- Membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
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How Will a Wrongful Death Lawyer Resolve My Wrongful Death Case?
By building the most compelling case possible on your behalf, your lawyer may be able to resolve your case with the other party's insurer and attorney, but if not, when indicated, your lawyer won't hesitate to take your case before a judge and resolve your case in court. Once your lawyer has prepared your case, you and your lawyer may choose to present it to the other party instead of taking it to court immediately. The other party may be willing to negotiate an appropriate settlement, and settlement negotiations could be more attractive for you, in terms of winning an excellent outcome in a shorter time than taking your case to court. To persuade the other party to negotiate, when circumstances call for trial instead of settlement, your lawyer is ready, willing, and able to take them to court. If negotiations fail, your lawyer can hire the appropriate experts to strengthen the arguments that will be made on your behalf, and then your lawyer can take the other party to court. There, your lawyer will fight for an appropriate verdict from the jury with a judge presiding.Click to contact our Jericho Personal Injury Lawyers today
How do Wrongful Death Lawyers Prove a Wrongful Death Case?
One of the very first things a wrongful death lawyer from our firm will do is investigate your case, looking for evidence of the other party's negligence and liability. Evidence in a wrongful death case can come in many forms, such as:- A police report
- Dashcam and surveillance video footage of an accident
- A witness's cell phone photos of an accident scene
- Forensic evidence
- An involved vehicle’s black box data
- The other party had a duty of care (a responsibility to act carefully in order to prevent harm to your loved one).
- The other party violated their duty of care (by acting very irresponsibly and recklessly).
- The other party's actions led to the incident.
- Your family incurred damages as a result.
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What Damages Can I Demand in a Jericho Wrongful Death Case?
You, your loved one, and the rest of your family suffered because of someone else's terrible actions or reckless failure to take appropriate action. You have the right to demand damages from this other party, including the damages your loved one experienced. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, you can demand:- Any physical pain and related damages your loved one experienced before passing
- Any emergency medical bills and related bills your loved one incurred before passing
- The income and work benefits your loved one was bringing in for the family
- Any other financial damages your family may incur in the future
- Your loss of companionship and consortium, the special types of loss a person suffers when a spouse is a wrongful death victim
- Funeral costs
- Your children's loss of parental support and guidance
- Any loss of enjoyment in your life
- Any related emotional and/or mental damage you and your family suffer
How Much does it Cost to Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer?
At our firm, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we secure a settlement or verdict for you. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, so there are no out-of-pocket costs for you.What if the Deceased was Partially at Fault?
New York follows a comparative negligence rule, which means that your compensation may be reduced based on the percentage of fault assigned to your loved one. Sometimes, at-fault parties will unfairly blame victims for causing the accidents and their subsequent losses. This is a frustrating tactic for victims, especially when they are in the middle of a painful loss. We are prepared to fight this attempt to reduce your family’s compensation, so do not let statements of blame turn you away from seeking justice. Our wrongful death attorneys will fight to minimize any fault attributed to them and maximize your recovery.How Long do I have to Sue for a Jericho Wrongful Death Case?
There is a limited amount of time to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York. While the statute of limitations sets a deadline for legal action, there are other critical time-sensitive factors to consider as well. Acting quickly allows us to:- Canvass for witness statements while memories are still fresh
- Secure any available dashcam, surveillance, or security camera footage before it is deleted
- Gather accident reports, medical records, and forensic evidence before they become more difficult to obtain
- Consult with experts who can help build a strong case on your behalf
Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. for Help from a Jericho Wrongful Death Lawyer
Your family has suffered an immeasurable loss. One of our Jericho wrongful death attorneys will fight for you, your loved one, and the rest of your family and for the damages you all deserve. If you'd like to learn more about our firm's wrongful death attorneys in Jericho, we can tell you more during a complimentary consultation. We'll get a better understanding of your case and give you a better understanding of what it will be like to work with one of our attorneys. Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. today for your complimentary consultation.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form